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Artists in Comics

This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.

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Julian Allen

Julian Allen

Julian Allen was best known for his ability to create realistic, convincing portrayals of unwitnessed events.

John “Derf” Backderf

John “Derf” Backderf

Cartoonist who created the comic strip "The City" and the graphic novel "My Friend Dahmer."

Austin Briggs

Austin Briggs

Briggs used informal poses to create reality in his work.

E. Simms Campbell

E. Simms Campbell

The first African American illustrator to have his work nationally syndicated.

Milton Caniff

Milton Caniff

Influential adventure illustrator who created popular comic strips "Terry and the Pirates" and "Steve Canyon."

Bob Eggleton

Bob Eggleton

One of the most-awarded fantasy and science fiction artists in contemporary illustration.

Ric Estrada

Ric Estrada

Cuban-born Ric Estrada emigrated to the U.S. where he illustrated comic books, animation, and bible stories.

Brian Fies

Brian Fies

Author of the Eisner Award-winning graphic novel memoir, "Mom's Cancer."

Frank Frazetta

Frank Frazetta

One of the most influential fantasy illustrators of the late 20th century.

Arthur Burdett “A.B.” Frost

Arthur Burdett “A.B.” Frost

Illustrator of 20th century rural America.

Rube Goldberg

Rube Goldberg

Cartoonist famous for creating drawings of unnecessarily complex devices that perform a simple function.

Harry Haenigsen

Harry Haenigsen

Haenigsen was a prolific cartoonist best known for his long-running comic strip, “Penny.”

Hanna-Barbera

Hanna-Barbera

William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created Saturday morning cartoons.

Willie Ito

Willie Ito

Animator who worked at Disney, Warner Bros., and Hanna-Barbera.

Everett Raymond Kinstler

Everett Raymond Kinstler

Popular mid-century pulp and comic book artist who is now a portrait artist.

Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby

Comic book artist and writer whose impact on the medium is unmatched.

Winsor McCay

Winsor McCay

An illustrator who has influenced cartoonists and animators throughout the Twentieth Century.

Mike Mignola

Mike Mignola

Pioneer of copyright ownership for comic book artists; creator of many comic book series, including "Hellboy."

Frank Miller

Frank Miller

Highly influential comic book artist known for his intense, noir aesthetic.

Rose O’Neill

Rose O’Neill

Ground-breaking illustrator most famous for her Kewpie creations.

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